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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Roskam to meet with Obama about government shutdown today

WASHINGTON - In a bit of political theatre, President Obama invited
all 232 House Republicans to a Thursday meeting
with him at the White House. However, House Speaker John Boehner's office said a group of 18 GOP House
leaders, including Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) will be attending.

Boehner spokesman Brian Buck said, “...A meeting is only worthwhile if it is focused on finding a
solution." That’s why the House Republican Conference will be
represented by a smaller group of negotiators, including the elected
leadership and certain committee chairmen. It is our hope that this will
be a constructive meeting," said Buck, "and that the president finally recognizes
Americans expect their leaders to be able to sit down and resolve their
differences.

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Roskam to meet with Obama about government shutdown today

WASHINGTON - In a bit of political theatre, President Obama invited
all 232 House Republicans to a Thursday meeting
with him at the White House. However, House Speaker John Boehner's office said a group of 18 GOP House
leaders, including Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) will be attending.

Boehner spokesman Brian Buck said, “...A meeting is only worthwhile if it is focused on finding a
solution." That’s why the House Republican Conference will be
represented by a smaller group of negotiators, including the elected
leadership and certain committee chairmen. It is our hope that this will
be a constructive meeting," said Buck, "and that the president finally recognizes
Americans expect their leaders to be able to sit down and resolve their
differences.